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Can My Employer Make Deductions from My Wages in California?
Anyone working for a living knows how important it is that you get paid in full for the job you perform. However, it’s not unusual to see your paycheck and realize the total is less than you earned at your agreed-on wage rate. How does this happen?...
Does My Employer Have to Warn Me About Upcoming Layoffs in California?
Job security is critically important for employees, especially in a depressed economy where new opportunities can be hard to find. Though employees can lose work for any number of reasons, most have to do with their performance at work and the...
What To Know About Vacation Benefits in California
One major benefit many California employees enjoy from work is the ability to reward themselves and take an occasional vacation. However, depending on where you work, doing so may be easier or more difficult depending upon your employer’s policies....
Am I Entitled to Protected Leave Under the California Family Rights Act?
Major life and family changes often require a large amount of time and energy to adjust to them properly. This is especially true with the addition or children or onset of a condition requiring a close family member to need care. California has...
I Wasn’t Hired for a Job – Was It Illegal Discrimination?
Employment law protects employees from a broad range of adverse employment action, harassment, and discrimination in the workplace. These laws also apply before hiring ever occurs and cover applications for employment, job interviews, and job...